RTX Traveler’s Winter 2013 issue paints a slightly different picture of a winter wonderland than most might imagine. For this issue we headed just inland from the west coast to explore desert golf, sophisticated dining, modern architecture and the glitz and glamor of old Hollywood among the palm trees of warm Palm Springs, California. With snow-capped mountains just a tram ride away for those who need that winter powder, the tropical temperatures of the Coachella Valley provide a warm winter paradise for the rest of us.

Swinging back to the central south, we visited the country’s very first resort area in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The healing hot springs that have lured so many for centuries will keep you toasty on cold Ozark nights while the thrill of thoroughbred racing and gaming at one of the country’s top tracks will entertain you for days. The fascinating history of Hot Springs as a hotbed for gambling, bootlegging and organized crime in the heyday of notorious names like Al Capone will give you thrills as you settle in to a bar stool at a speakeasy for the evening.

Come join us on our journey as we discover the desert paradise of Palm Springs, California, and the Ozark wonderland of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

For more information about exchanging your timeshare with RTX to visit one of these fantastic vacation destinations, visit www.rtx.travel or call 888-988-4RTX.

Winter 2013-2014 | RTX Traveler Magazine Featured Destinations

Two hours or less east of Southern California’s coast, Palm Springs gained its reputation as “Playground of the Stars” in the 1920s. Its proximity to Hollywood while still being relatively remote made it an ideal escape.

Designated as the first federal reservation in 1832, Hot Springs is America’s first national park and vacation destination. More than 180 years later the Arkansas town is still bustling with tourists. See why Hot Springs should be on your exchange radar.

Winter 2013-2014 | RTX Traveler Magazine Member News

RTX Getaways are great for last-minute reservations at resorts worldwide. Getaways do not require a deposit or exchange, and Premium Plus members can book last-minute getaways for as low as $49/week. Log in to your account at www.rtx.travel today to see where you can go for $7/night!

Looking for a fabulous winter escape, a unique spring destination or something even later in the year for your 2014 vacation? With so many options for fantastic destinations through RTX, we asked our Travel Consultants to share some of the top spots members can exchange for their 2014 vacation right now. Here are their current picks:

Music City has been getting plenty of hype lately with the recent opening of the Music City Center adjacent to the Music City Hall of Fame and the town’s booming restaurant scene. Use your RTX benefits to book hotel, flight and rental car reservations to make you Nashville escape seamless so that you can enjoy the ride. Here is just a sample of all you can do in Nashville in three nights.

Whether you escape somewhere warm for your winter retreat or embrace the season with a snow-filled vacation, there are bound to be times that the family will get a small case of cabin fever. A little friendly competition is a sure way to cure it, and some of our favorite family games cost next to nothing. Best of all, they can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home or your vacation resort condo.

Winter 2013-2014 | RTX Traveler Magazine Vacation Ideas

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